Comparison

homeTV IPTV Player vs IPTV Smarters Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

homeTV IPTV Player

This application provides a user-friendly interface for streaming IPTV content on Apple TV and iPhone. It offers features like organized lists, favorites, EPG, and multi-audio support for a seamless family entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Organized IPTV lists by category
  • Recently watched and favorites
  • Customizable favorite categories
  • iCloud settings synchronization
  • Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • Multiple audio track support
  • Subtitle support
Features
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Streamline your TV experience with our intuitive IPTV player for Apple TV and iPhone. Discover the perfect player that effortlessly caters to the needs of your entire family, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable entertainment experience for everyone. No more confusion over which button does what or complex navigation—our app has got you covered! Key Features: Organize and browse IPTV lists conveniently grouped by categories Access your recently watched content with ease Create a personalized favorites list for quick access Customize favorite categories for instant content discovery Enjoy seamless synchronization of settings across devices with iCloud integration Stay updated with an electronic program guide (EPG) for real-time program information Switch between multiple audio tracks for a truly immersive experience Enhance your viewing with subtitles We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Fabricio (@faber_goncalves) for his invaluable assistance throughout the development of this app. Don't miss his outstanding content on the DescomplicandoTech YouTube channel! Please note that Home IPTV is a player app and does not provide IPTV lists. Kindly reach out to your service provider to obtain a list from them. For our terms and conditions, please visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/" Download now and transform your TV viewing into a hassle-free, enjoyable adventure!

About

IPTV Smarters Pro

This advanced player allows you to stream live TV, movies, and series using your Xtream account or M3U playlists. It offers a professional-grade playback engine with features like auto-reconnect and smart buffering for uninterrupted viewing. Organize your content, set favorites, and resume watching where you left off.

Highlights
  • Xtream API and M3U playlist support
  • Advanced playback engine (libVLC)
  • Auto-reconnect and smart buffering
  • Live TV with EPG and channel groups
  • Organized VOD library with watch history
  • Face ID/Touch ID library lock
  • AirPlay support
Features
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Apex is an advanced IPTV player and M3U player built for people who take streaming seriously. Connect your Xtream account or load any M3U playlist and watch live TV, movies, and series on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV — powered by a professional-grade playback engine. ADVANCED PLAYBACK • libVLC-powered engine that handles virtually every stream format • Auto-reconnect — dropped streams are re-established automatically • Smart buffering with stuck-stream detection for uninterrupted viewing • Sharp playback up to 4K, depending on your source and device • AirPlay for flexible viewing XTREAM CODES & M3U • Full Xtream API support — sign in with host, username, and password • M3U, M3U8, and M3U Plus playlists — paste a URL and go • Unlimited playlists — manage multiple providers and switch instantly • Fast parsing — large lists with 20,000+ channels load smoothly LIVE TV & GUIDE • Clean live TV browsing with channel groups and instant search • Program guide (EPG) when your provider supplies program data • Favorites for one-tap access to the channels you watch most MOVIES & SERIES • Your VOD library organized automatically into movies and series • Watch history with resume — continue exactly where you left off • New arrivals highlighted so you never miss fresh content SECURITY & PRIVACY • Face ID / Touch ID lock for your library on iPhone and iPad • Your playlist logins are stored only on your device PREMIUM Upgrade for the complete experience: • Unlimited daily watch time — the free version includes a limited amount of viewing each day HOW IT WORKS 1. Add your Xtream login or M3U playlist URL 2. Apex organizes everything into live TV, movies, and series 3. Press play — that's it DEVICES & LANGUAGES • iPhone and iPad (iOS 16 or later) • Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD (tvOS 16 or later) • Available in 8 languages: English, Turkish, Arabic, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean Whether you need an IPTV player for iPhone, an M3U playlist player for iPad, or a powerful live TV app for Apple TV, Apex handles it with room to spare. Download Apex today and give your IPTV setup the player it deserves. COMPATIBLE WITH • M3U / M3U8 / M3U Plus / Xtream API • AirPlay / libVLC engine This app does not provide any content. You need your own IPTV subscription or M3U playlist URL.

Screenshots

homeTV IPTV Player4 screens
IPTV Smarters Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Smarters Pro at 4.0 against homeTV IPTV Player's 3.6. IPTV Smarters Pro also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 42%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). homeTV IPTV Player's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 days) and ratings volume (17 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. homeTV IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and IPTV Smarters Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IPTV Smarters Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: homeTV IPTV Player has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of homeTV IPTV Player's written reviews are positive against 67% of IPTV Smarters Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

homeTV IPTV Player ships an update daily, IPTV Smarters Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
homeTV IPTV Player versus IPTV Smarters Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterhomeTV IPTV PlayerIPTV Smarters Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (17 ratings)4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better2
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB136 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBruno GoncalvesNihat Basmacı

Customer experience

homeTV IPTV Player

All ratings17 ratings
Positive58.8%
Neutral11.8%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative50.0%

IPTV Smarters Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

homeTV IPTV Player

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$200.00
3 purchases

IPTV Smarters Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Montly | 1-Week Free Trial |3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly | 1-Week Free Trial |3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited$49.99

Questions

Is homeTV IPTV Player free?
homeTV IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV Smarters Pro free?
IPTV Smarters Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, homeTV IPTV Player or IPTV Smarters Pro?
IPTV Smarters Pro is rated higher. homeTV IPTV Player averages 3.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while IPTV Smarters Pro averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do homeTV IPTV Player or IPTV Smarters Pro have ads?
Neither homeTV IPTV Player nor IPTV Smarters Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, homeTV IPTV Player or IPTV Smarters Pro?
homeTV IPTV Player ships an update daily, and IPTV Smarters Pro every 5 days. Most recently, homeTV IPTV Player was updated on November 3, 2026 and IPTV Smarters Pro on November 4, 2026.

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